Asia Gambling News.
From Macau's VIP recovery to the regulated expansion of sports betting across Southeast Asia, the Asian gambling market spans extremes. We track the regulatory shifts, operator strategies and business developments across the region.
India Tightens Gaming Regulation With Licence Restrictions
The new system avoids blanket licensing, instead focusing on compliance, data controls, and financial transaction oversight.
Vietnam Casino Resorts Stay Loss-Making Despite Local Play
Domestic demand is rising, but Vietnam’s casino resort model is still struggling to turn local access into profit.
Malta Gaming Authority Receives 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) flagged 70 suspicious betting cases in the first quarter of 2026, with football leading the list.
Macau Police Bust $6.7M Laundering Ring Using Casino Exchange
Macau’s Judiciary Police have dismantled a cross-border money laundering operation that channelled approximately CNY45.6 million ($6.7 million) through illegal currency exchanges linked to casino activity. The case involves 65 suspects across Macau and mainland China, with the network active since early 2025. Investigators say the scheme relied on gamblers to...
PAGCOR Reports 6.39% Growth in Philippine Gaming Revenues for 2025
The biggest growth came from online and electronic gaming, which rose by 30.04% to Php201.12 billion. For the first time, online gaming made up more than half of the total revenue, surpassing traditional casinos. While online gaming thrived, licensed casinos experienced a decline. Their earnings dropped by 9.58%, amounting to...
NSW Targets Gambling Influencers as Operators Face AU$110,000 Fines
Operators face fines of up to AU$110,000 under the Betting & Racing Act if their influencer partners breach NSW advertising rules.
Macau Gaming Tax Climbs 7.6% to US$11.8B in 2025, Topping Government Forecast
The six concessionaires delivered MOP 94.9 billion in gaming duty on the back of MOP 247.4 billion in GGR, the strongest annual figure since before the pandemic.
New York Sues Valve Over Loot Boxes, Targeting Billion-Dollar Skin Market
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve over loot boxes in three major titles on February 26.
Bloomberry Pushes Transparent Live Tables on MegaFUNalo
The new glass-table studio shows full dealer actions as Bloomberry targets trust gaps in Philippines live casino play.
IEC Strengthens Board with Playtech Veteran Mattingley Appointment
IEC appointed Brian Mattingley to its board for a three-year term as it prepares to reopen its Manila resort and adjust its strategy while it continues to report losses.
Maharashtra Cyber Deal Signals State Push Into Structured Esports
Maharashtra Cyber signed an MoU with Skyesports and GodLike Esports in March 2026 in Mumbai to support esports growth and promote safer online behaviour in the state.
Malaysia Moves to Tighten Esports Rules as Market Hits RM1.6bn
Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is working on new esports rules that will cover violent content, player protection, and industry standards, with support from the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF), as the market reaches RM1.6bn.
Australia’s Ad Crackdown Risks Pushing Bettors to Offshore Operators, RWA Warns
Responsible Wagering Australia warned that gambling ad restrictions announced without consultation could send bettors to illegal offshore operators.
HKJC Turns Guangzhou Pact Into Broader Racing Play
The agreement sets up a “Two Cities, Three Racecourses” model, with Conghua due to host international fixtures from October 2026.
Galaxy Posts 19% EBITDA Growth, Enters 2026 Sitting on HK$35B Net Cash
Full-year EBITDA hit HK$14.5 billion as Capella opened and Phase 4 stays on track for FY27, all backed by a nearly debt-free balance sheet.